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There’s always a better way to… • Purify the air we breathe and the water we drink • Protect the food we eat or our valuable deliveries • Personalize healthcare to improve our well-being • Advance electrification to support our greener lifestyles • Decarbonize buildings by making them more energy efficient It matters what materials you use. And when you need better materials, start with Ahlstrom.⚡🌟 High-performance specialty materials help you stand out in today’s competitive marketplaces – industry-leading filtration materials, next-generation safe and sustainable packaging materials, cutting-edge life science diagnostic materials, high-quality construction materials that enable energy savings in buildings… The list goes on. 💡 Read more about how we enable your transformation towards safe and sustainable solutions: https://lnkd.in/dBvZ6KM7 #WePurifyandProtect #BetterWay

Enjoy the Olympics with our Food Service Papers! As the world tunes in to the Olympic Games, we know that having a delicious fast-food meal is part of the experience.🍔 We are committed to making those moments even better with our Food Service Papers. Ensure your business stands out with our top-quality Food Service Papers. ✔️Designed with the needs of modern food service operations in mind, our papers provide superior quality and environmental benefits, making them the ideal choice for modern food service operations. ✔️They are also designed with advanced greaseproof technologies, without fluorochemicals (PFAS), to ensure your meals stay fresh, so you can focus on cheering for your favorite athletes. Discover how Ahlstrom's Food Service Papers enhance your fast-food experience https://lnkd.in/dQpSiciV #Olympics #Greaseproof #PackagingInnovation #FuoroFreePaper

Water is a precious resource that sustains life on our planet. This July, Ahlstrom’s La Gère plant in France was proud to receive recognition from its local authorities for leading by example in water conservation efforts. 💦🌍 ✨💧 In 2023, La Gère achieved a remarkable 37% reduction in water withdrawal, decreasing its average usage by roughly 1,000,000 m³ per year. Our commitment to sustainability extends to colleagues all over the world. At Ahlstrom, we want to empower everyone to make sustainable choices. Focusing on water conservation is one important aspect. Hear more from our team through an interview by CCI de région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (in French): 🎬https://lnkd.in/dQsupsXy #RecycledWater #waterscarcity #water #watering #sustainability

Every year, the world produces over 400 million tonnes of plastic, with about 36% used for packaging, including single-use food and beverage containers*. "At Ahlstrom, we’re committed to addressing categories with a high demand for plastic alternatives, such as food packaging, pet food packaging, confectionary products, various snacks, and plastic drinking straws," said Riccardo Corradini. Our cutting-edge technologies, such as PawPrint® and FluoroFree®, provide robust, eco-friendly solutions that meet the diverse needs of these packaging applications. These advancements not only help reduce plastic waste but also offer safe, durable, and sustainable options for the future of food packaging. Learn more about how Ahlstrom is driving change in the packaging industry: Read the full article ➡️https://lnkd.in/dNBekFqj #PawPrint #FluoroFree #sustainablepackaging #PlasticFreeJuly *Source: UN Environment Programme.

We’ve published today our financial results for January-June 2024. We continue to shape the future of sustainable specialty materials with our customers and other stakeholders. We delivered another strong performance in Q2. Our profitability improved once again, while cash flow remains solid. We are making disciplined progress on our transformation journey. Our focus on markets and customers were demonstrated by the launch of several new products − including fluorochemical-free filtration and paper-based pet food materials − to meet the growing need for safe and sustainable solutions. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation will continue to drive our growth. 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMZPmetA 🎥 Or watch the highlights below.

💧 Économiser l'eau, un engagement exemplaire de l’usine Ahlstrom de la Gère ! 📍 Installé depuis 1850 à Pont-Evêque, en #Isère, cet établissement est leader dans les papiers spéciaux, qu’il exporte à travers le monde ✅ En 2022, incité par les services de l’État suite à une visite des inspecteurs de la DREAL, Ahlstrom La Gère a engagé un important plan de chasse aux fuites sur son réseau de prélèvement d’eau, ce qui lui a permis de réduire fortement ces prélèvements 🎙 “Nous avons économisé 37% de nos prélèvements. Nous sommes fiers que la culture de l'économie d’eau se soit répandue dans l’usine”, témoigne Laure Bignon, responsable énergie station d'épuration - Ahlstrom La Gère 👏 L’État a décidé de sélectionner cet établissement dans le cadre du Plan Eau. Grâce à cela, Ahlstrom La Gère bénéficie d’un accompagnement renforcé pour poursuivre ses efforts dans cette belle dynamique, notamment en matière de Réutilisation des Eaux Usées Traitées #REUT ! Merci à Marc GERBER, directeur d’Ahlstrom La Gère, et à Laure BIGNON, de partager leur stratégie de pointe sur la sobriété et efficacité hydriques ! 📽 Découvrez tout en vidéo 👇 #SobriétéHydrique #BonnesPratiques #TransitionEcologique ------- 🤝 La Stratégie régionale de Sobriété et d'Efficacité Hydriques des Entreprises a été lancée par les services et opérateurs de L’État (Préfecture Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, DREETS, DREAL, ADEME, Agence de l'eau Loire-Bretagne, agence de l'eau Adour-Garonne, Agence de l'eau Rhône Méditerranée Corse) et l'ensemble des partenaires économiques régionaux : Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | CCI de région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | MEDEF Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | CPME Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | CMA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | U2P | UNITEX AuRA | France Chimie | Unicem | ARIA

“Our specialty papers, specifically designed for the Confectionary and snacks packaging, have a broad array of attributes that make our portfolio not just unique, but also innovative”, said Guillaume Latourrette, Vice President for Ahlstrom’s Global Food Packaging business.    “From a technical perspective, our papers offer superior grease resistance, excellent printability, and high durability, ensuring that products remain fresh and visually appealing.   Additionally, from a sustainability standpoint, our papers are made from responsibly sourced, renewable materials and are recyclable, aligning with eco-conscious consumer preferences.” 🌍 Discover now our sustainable solutions to reduce plastic pollution in Confectionary and snack packaging during #PlasticFreeJuly: https://lnkd.in/dM5BQTRe #sustainability #innovativeproducts #sustainablepackaging

📰 Exciting: New Meta-Study Highlights That Hydrolysis Prevents the Formation of Persistent PLA Microplastics in the Environment A systematic review of published scientific literature conducted by HYDRA Marine Sciences finds that in the presence of water or humidity, the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) will fully hydrolyze, and no persistent nano- or microplastics will remain or accumulate in the environment. 🌱 These findings reinforce Ahlstrom's leading position in offering sustainable alternatives to oil-based plastics through our BioSpun™ spunbond PLA technology. With unique understanding of how fibers can be combined into high-performance specialty materials, Ahlstrom offers a wide range of PLA industrial compostable solutions for tea and coffee market, and many other specialty nonwoven markets. 🌍 Explore the benefits of Ahlstrom's BioSpun™: https://lnkd.in/dd49erQq ➡️ Read the study here: https://lnkd.in/dKEVpbGu #PLA #sustainability #sustainablealternatives Holland Bioplastics

Wet blood spot technology is a method used to collect and analyze small samples of blood on filter paper. Unlike dried blood spot (DBS) technology, where blood is allowed to dry on the filter paper, wet blood spot technology maintains the blood sample in a wet or liquid state until analysis, allowing the preservation and recovery of fresh, high-quality blood cells. ✔️ This approach can offer numerous advantages including enhanced sensitivity, as some analytes (biological molecules or chemical compounds) may be more stable or easier to detect in a wet state. It also allows for immediate processing and increased accuracy by reducing variability introduced by the drying process. Different applications across the healthcare sector can benefit from the wet blood spot. During this webinar, Ahlstrom and METAFORA Biosystems will discuss the use of wet blood spot collection cards for simple and efficient screening of the GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome, a rare neurometabolic syndrome caused by a defect in the glucose transporter Glut1, leading to a cerebral energy deficit. 🎥 Register now! https://lnkd.in/dP4Znqp4 #Innovation #Diagnostics #Healthcare #BloodTesting

Transparent paper? It’s possible! 🌱✨ Our fiber-based, transparent alternative to plastic packaging protects your garments while revealing their beauty at the same time. Join our waitlist and find out how to take the lead in fashion sustainability: https://lnkd.in/dmqkcDx5. #innovation #transparentpaper #transparentmaterials #packaging